Identification of Sars-Cov-2 related volatile organic compounds from face masks

Canbay H. S., KISMALI G., Emen F. M., Habiloglu A. D., SAREYYÜPOĞLU B., AKÇAY A., ...More

Microchemical Journal, vol.197, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 197
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109756
  • Journal Name: Microchemical Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Index Islamicus, Veterinary Science Database
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study aims to identify SARS-CoV-2-related volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of the exhaled breath from face masks. Face masks collected from SARS-CoV-2 patients (n = 30) and the control group (n = 11) were analyzed to detect VOCs in the exhaled breath using the Headspace-Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry. Significant increases in concentrations of toluene, hexadecane, and phenol were detected in the face masks belonging to patient groups (p < 0.001). Clinical significance was further found in isobutyric acid levels considering Cohen's d value (p = 0.070). The findings of this study suggest that monitoring toluene, hexadecane, phenol, and isobutyric acid could provide considerable support in rapid screening of SARS-CoV-2.